The movement and struggle against the extreme discriminatory behavior and neglect of the Pakistani state towards the population of East Bengal gained significance through the autonomy demand of the 6-point program. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman participated in the opposition parties' conference held on February 5-6, 1966, in Lahore. There, he held a press conference and presented the 6-point demands to protect the rights of the people of East Pakistan.
The points were:
A parliamentary system of government under a federal system in Pakistan. Elections to be held based on universal suffrage with adult voting rights.
Only two subjects to remain with the central government - defense and foreign ministry.
Either two separate freely convertible currencies throughout the country, or the same type of currency with special conditions.
All types of taxation authority to remain with regional governments.
The federal states will retain ownership of their earned foreign currency.
Giving the federal states the power to form paramilitary forces for regional security.
The 6 points highlighted all the economic, political, and military rights of the people of East Pakistan. The Ayub Khan government labeled the 6 points as a 'separatist program'. Although this did not directly speak of independence, this 6-point program deeply inspired the Bengalis with the spirit of independence. It was the charter of liberation for the Bengali nation.
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population
ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən
noun
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All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
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The population supported autonomy. |
people, residents, inhabitants, citizens, community
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emigration, isolation, depopulation, exodus, abandonment
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discriminatory
dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri
adjective
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Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
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Discriminatory policies triggered protests. |
prejudiced, biased, unfair, partial, bigoted
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impartial, unbiased, fair, equal, just
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autonomy
ɔːˈtɒnəmi
noun
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The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
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Autonomy was a primary demand. |
independence, sovereignty, self-rule, self-determination, freedom
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dependence, subordination, control, subjugation, domination
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rights
raɪts
noun
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A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
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The rights of people were prioritized. |
freedoms, privileges, entitlements, liberties, prerogatives
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restrictions, limitations, prohibitions, constraints, duties
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government
ˈɡʌvəmənt
noun
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The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
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The government rejected the demands. |
administration, regime, authority, state, ruling body
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anarchy, disorder, chaos, lawlessness, revolution
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suffrage
ˈsʌfrɪdʒ
noun
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The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
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Universal suffrage was a key demand. |
voting rights, franchise, ballot, electoral rights, democratic participation
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disenfranchisement, exclusion, denial, prohibition, restriction
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defense
dɪˈfens
noun
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The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
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Defense was one of the central subjects. |
protection, security, safeguarding, shield, fortification
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attack, vulnerability, offense, assault, aggression
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currency
ˈkʌrənsi
noun
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A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
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Dual currency systems were proposed. |
money, cash, legal tender, coinage, banknotes
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barter, commodities, trade, exchange, non-monetary
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authority
ɔːˈθɒrəti
noun
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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
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Regional authority was emphasized. |
control, power, command, jurisdiction, dominion
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weakness, inability, powerlessness, submission, subordination
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ownership
ˈəʊnəʃɪp
noun
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The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
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Ownership of resources was crucial. |
possession, tenure, proprietorship, title, holding
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dispossession, borrowing, renting, leasing, tenancy
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#409
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economic
ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk
adjective
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Relating to economics or the economy; justified in terms of profitability.
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Economic independence was highlighted. |
financial, fiscal, monetary, commercial, trade-related
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uneconomic, unprofitable, wasteful, inefficient, costly
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#410
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political
pəˈlɪtɪkəl
adjective
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Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.
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The political agenda included autonomy. |
administrative, civic, governmental, public, state-related
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apolitical, nonpolitical, private, personal, non-governmental
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#411
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independence
ˌɪndɪˈpendəns
noun
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The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
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Independence inspired the movement. |
freedom, liberation, sovereignty, autonomy, self-rule
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subjection, dependence, subordination, control, domination
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